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Class of 2027 Application

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  May 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

$75.00 Non-refundable Application Fee must accompany application. 

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Leadership McKinney Class 2026: Acknowledgment of Expectations *

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance at monthly sessions and all other required activities is mandatory for Leadership McKinney participants. The 1 & 1/2-day Opening Retreat on August 21 & 22, 2026, and the Closing Session on May 6, 2027, are compulsory, with no exceptions. Please refer to the class calendar for details.

Note: While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, participants who miss more than two class sessions or the equivalent of 18 hours will not be eligible for graduation.

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TUITION:

Tuition for Leadership McKinney is $1,600 for Chamber members and $1,750 for non-Chamber members. Full payment is required upon acceptance and no later than August 3, 2026. If needed, a payment plan can be requested. For payment inquiries, please contact Linda Imai-Dixon, McKinney Chamber Finance Director, at 972.542.0163 or limaidixon@mckinneychamber.com. 

Payments can be made via credit card or check payable to McKinney Chamber of Commerce. Please note that tuition payments are non-refundable, and late payments will result in forfeiture of participation.

Please provide the name, organization, and mailing address for the invoice to be mailed to.

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EMPLOYER COMMITMENT

It is important that an applicant’s employer be committed to allowing the prospective class member the time off necessary to complete graduation requirements.

***Please ensure that your immediate supervisor acknowledge the Employer Commitment Form and reviews a copy of the class calendar.

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PERSONAL REFERENCE

You must obtain ONE reference, OTHER THAN YOUR EMPLOYER, for your application to be complete. ***Please provide your reference using the Recommendation Form. They need to complete the form fully to be accepted.  They will receive a confirmation email once received. 

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SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Scholarship Opportunities: The McKinney Area Democratic Club & Buzz Kolbe Scholarship Fund.

Financial Assistance: Partial financial assistance may be available through the Leadership McKinney Alumni Network. 

***If interested in these opportunities, complete the sponsorship or tuition assistance section while completing your application.

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DEADLINE

Your application packet must be completed (application, recommendation letters, etc.) and sent no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to: info@mckinneychamber.com

Late or incomplete application packets will not be considered. Your packet should include: (1) completed application with acknowledgments, (2) application fee and (3) Two recommendation(s) personal & employer (if applicable), (4) If interested/needed, scholarship and/or financial requests.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COMMITMENT OF LEADERSHIP MCKINNEY AND THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS. IF SELECTED I WILL FULFILL ALL OBLIGATIONS AND WILL PAY MY UITION UPON ACCEPTANCE.

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Leadership McKinney 2025/2026 Calendar *

LEADERSHIP MCKINNEY 2026-2027 CALENDAR

              Regular Sessions 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Topics include Government, Economic & Community Development, Ethics,

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Healthcare, Regionalism, Education,

Leadership Training & Decision Making, Conflict Management, Community Awareness

NEW CLASS ORIENTATION & ALUMNI RECEPTION – July 30, 2026

Sponsor & Host: The Body Shop Collision & Repair

700 N. McDonald / McKinney, TX / 75069

5:30 - 7:30 pm

 

LEADERSHIP BEGINS HERE: OPENING CLASS RETREAT - MANDATORY

AUGUST 21 (full day) & 22 (half day) 2026

Location:  The Landing - Myers Park & Event Center

7117 County Road 166 / McKinney, TX / 75071 

 

CLASS SESSION DATES

Thurs, July 20, 2026:          New Class Orientation & Alumni Reception

Fri, Aug 21 & 22:                  Opening Retreat MANDATORY

Thurs, Sept 3:                      City Day

Thurs, Oct 1:                       Economic & Community Development

Thurs, Nov 5:                       State of the City

Thurs, Dec 3:                       Education & Workforce

Thurs, Jan 7:                       Healthy & Equitable Community

Thurs, Feb 4:                       SIMSOC

Thurs, Mar 4:                       LM Annual Regional Day

Thurs, April 1 & 2:               Legislative Day (Overnight)

Thurs, May 6:                      Servant Leadership, Self-Reflection MANDATORY

Thurs, May 27:                    GRADUATION

 

Class members are also required to attend:

• McKinney City Council meeting AND a Planning & Zoning meeting
• McKinney ISD OR Collin College Board of Trustees meeting
• Collin County Commissioners’ Court meeting

 

Note: EXTENUATING Circumstances may arise requiring an absence.  

Class members who miss more than two class sessions or the equivalent hours (18) 

will no longer

be a part of the program and will not graduate.

CONTENT & DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Industry, Position, and Organization Details *

Leadership McKinney seeks to provide a diverse class of participants to represent all sectors of our community. 

Describe your:

• Industry type 
• Your position/responsibilities at your current employer
• What is the total number of employees at your organization.

No documents outside of application to be submitted by applicants.

Community Involvement *

List community, civic, professional, educational and/or religious organizations in which you have been an active participant WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS. (If you are new to McKinney, list activities you were involved with in your previous community.)

Include:  Organization, Dates Involved, Nature of Participation (if you held a leadership role please indicate what that was)

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What would you consider your most significant contribution to the community (or former communities.) *

What civic/community involvement do you expect to be involved in five years from now? *

Your Perspective *

Answer all of the following questions. Limit your answers to 50 words or less.

What do you consider the three (3) most significant challenges facing McKinney today?

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How might the community go about addressing this challenge? (200 words or less)

Strengths

What strengths do you bring to the table to assist you in being part of the solution? (200 words or less)

Does your organization have a physical office or operating location in McKinney? *

A physical location may include a storefront, office, rented workspace, or other established place of business operating within McKinney.

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